The Huguenot Wars were one of the darkest blots on the religions and political history of Europe. In their scope and horror of the actions, religious implications, murders and enormous number of deaths on the battlefields, they are unrivalled in world history. This book for the first time shows the brutality of the ten Huguenot Wars as it was felt by the men and women who killed and were killed during this bloody period. Never before has so much first-hand information been gathered in one book--letters, diaries, and books of the time are quoted extensively so that a complete picture of the wars takes shape
Translation of Les guerres de religion
Includes bibliographical references and index
pt. 1. The antagonists (1509-1562) -- pt. 2. The call to arms (1562-1572) -- pt. 3. The fortunes of Henry of Navarre (1572-1598)